Haenyeo comes from the owners of Do Hwa, which recently closed in West Village

Dec 12, 2018

(Hangul: 해녀; lit. sea women) restaurant is named after the legendary female divers from Jeju Island, South Korea

Holding their breath for two to three minutes at a time while diving to depths of 30 meters, these tough-as-nails women free divers bare the elements year-round to harvest seafood and seaweed. The iron spirit, precision in craft and devotion to community of these Korean matriarchs inspired us.

Haenyeo Restaurant is our homage to these remarkable women. At Haenyeo's helm is restaurateur and chef Jenny Kwak. A true pioneer in demystifying Korean cuisine, Jenny introduced authentic Korean homecooking to downtown's hip East Village, with Dok Suni's ("strong women" named after her mother) and to the West Village with DoHwa.

Incorporating a bounty of fresh foods, Haenyeo's main focus is creating everyday Korean dishes that are deliciously authentic with a touch of urban influence.

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239 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, New York 11215

We are located in Park Slope on the corner Fifth Avenue and Carroll Street.